Wills, Probate and Administration

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Wills, Probate and Administration (LAW323)

Applications Open: To be confirmed

Applications Close: To be confirmed

Next Available Intake: To be confirmed

Course Types: To be confirmed

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: Legal

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Law

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Synopsis

LAW323 Wills, Probate and Administration deals with the law of succession, and in particular the laws that govern the writing of wills, the grant of probate and/or letters of administration, the distribution of assets and the problems of contentious probates when wills are contested.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Introduction to the Law of Inheritance & the Effects of Death
Wills
Islamic Law of Inheritance
Rights of Succession
Letters of Representation and Personal Representatives
Estate Duty
Non-Contentious Probate
Contentious Probate; Part 14 of Family Justice Rules 2014
Assets of a Deceased
Rights, Powers, Duties and Liabilities of Personal Representatives
Distribution of Assets of an Estate
Mental Capacity Act

Learning Outcome

Indicate the various sources of the relevant law, how it is made and developed; of the institutions within which that law is administered and the personnel who practice law
Demonstrate understanding of legal concepts, values, principles and procedures of Singapore law and explain the relationship between them in a number of subject areas, as well as to apply them
Analyse fact patterns to identify relevant issues of law, fact and procedure.
Interpret the relevant rule of substantive law, procedure or evidence relevant to the issues identified
Apply the relevant laws and principles to come to a conclusion on the issues
Formulate an opinion, provide a solution and advise based on the conclusions
Discuss critically, competing arguments in literature or in a group situation and make a reasoned choice between alternatives
Examine ideas, concepts and arguments in the English language and legal terminology with care and accuracy
Employ information technology in an office environment for the search for information, the preparation of documents and presentations